Paul Baker Hernandez, translator and performer of the songs of Chilean singer-songwriter Victor Jara, talks with us from his home in Managua, Nicaragua
Description
Paul Baker Hernandez, a former monk, talks about his journey from monastic life to his life in Managua, Nicaragua. For several years he has translated and performed the songs of Victor Jara, who was a Chilean teacher, poet, singer-songwriter and political activist who was tortured and killed during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Paul also is an activist, focusing on climate change, and social justice issues; He tells us of his latest initiatives in that regard.
*Here are the websites that Paul keeps active, including sites where one can contribute to his ongoing work:
ODE TO EARTH
https://paulbaker2004.wixsite.com/odetoearth
EARTHBALL CHALLENGE
https://paulbaker2004.wixsite.com/keepearthflyinghigh
BEETHOVEN 250
https://paulbaker2004.wixsite.com/windyday
CROWDFUNDING
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ode2earth
PATREON (monthly support)
https://www.patreon.com/ODEtoEARTH
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